MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026⭐ Black history is not an add-on to the curriculum. MS is an issue that can often be overlooked in Black communities. So, throughout Black History Month, we’ll highlight the voices of those who are both Black and have MS. Because representation matters. 🧡 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026We asked you to describe fatigue in 3 words. Your responses were enlightening, and we had to share them. Balancing your day-to-day life can be difficult when you’ve got limited energy reserves. But some things can help. Read more about fatigue and how to manage it: mssoc.uk/46QPiUw 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026One week on from MS Walk London 2026. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped raise more than £100,000 to support people affected by MS. Here’s a look back at the day. 📸 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Everyone can apply using the same online application. You qualify through certain disability benefits, a Blue Badge, a Disabled Persons Bus Pass or a letter from a health professional explaining how MS affects your ability to travel. Check all the eligibility and apply: bit.ly/4hCqIvk 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026💰 As a UK Taxpayer, you could turn your £10 donation into a £12.50 donation at no extra cost. How? Through Gift Aid. When you let us know your donations are eligible for Gift Aid, we can gain an extra 25% from HMRC. So, we can fund even more research and support to help people with MS. 031
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We've been at the Labour Party conference talking to MPs about supporting people with MS. We met with Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disability, to speak about PIP and what needs to change for the MS community. Find out about our campaign to fix PIP: bit.ly/4dbSH3L 010
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Join our MS nurses next Tuesday 6 October for a Q and A! If you want to ask a question, reply to this post here by next Tuesday. And our nurses will get back to you! 💻 Our nurses are on hand for questions about treatment options, medication and symptom management. 🧡 010
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Clinical trials are key to finding new treatments and ways of managing MS. You might not have considered participating in a trial before. 🔬 But everyone taking part can make a difference to MS research. We spoke to PhD student Hiba Adan and Dr Sean Apap Mangion about the benefits of taking part. 🧡 010
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026If your employer doesn't know that you have MS, you may wonder how to have the conversation. And managing symptoms can be hard. If these issues are on your mind, why not join our webinar on informing your employer you have MS? 📆 Wednesday 30 September ⏰ 6:30pm Read more: mssoc.uk/4yfiiBr 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Meet Emma! 👋 She was diagnosed with MS at the age of 24. She shares how uncertain she felt about the future. But running gave her back a sense of control and allowed her to listen to her body. 🧡 And she’s learned to adapt to the unpredictability of MS. Read Emma’s story: mssoc.uk/3VQj755 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026😁 We were very excited to announce the interim results of our Octopus trial earlier this month, and the result that alpha-lipoic acid showed early promise as a treatment for progressive #multiplesclerosis. 010
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026👉 People with MS shouldn't have to prove their mobility in a phone call. It took Rob a tribunal and evidence from his healthcare and university teams to get the support he needed restored. Read Rob's story: mssoc.uk/4xJjjk3 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We’ve been in Brighton for @libdems.org.uk conference! 💬 We spoke with MPs about getting a national plan for neurological care, fixing PIP, and making work more flexible. 100
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026We're opening a new shop in Stockport! Expect: 🛍️A safe, inclusive space 🛍️ Pre-loved goods, like toys and clothes 🛍️ A way to shop sustainably and affordably The best part? Shopping with us helps fund everything from our research to the services and support we offer people affected by MS. 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026@emmavardy2.bsky.social, wishing you all the best with your new treatment. We're happy to hear that you've found our services helpful! Our free MS Help services are here for everyone affected by MS. We can provide info so you can understand and manage MS + personalised support so you can live well🧡 021
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We’re excited to announce the interim results of our Octopus trial. Octopus is a multi-stage, multi-arm clinical trial, transforming the way we test treatments for progressive MS. 🔬 Professor Jeremy Chataway, chief investigator, shares the interim results. Read more: mssoc.uk/3TyjTmA 011
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026🔍 As many as 9 in 10 people with MS may get a bladder problem at some point. Use this checklist to help your doctor or nurse work out what’s causing your bladder problem. Download it: mssoc.uk/4cHewIf 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026🔍Live in Greater Manchester? 🔍Want to #volunteer for a charity helping to stop multiple sclerosis? We're opening new shops in your area and would love your help! Sign up to volunteer here: mssoc.uk/4islWmnaboutmanchester.co.ukNew Stockport and Northenden charity shops issue urgent appeal for volunteers | About Manchester 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🗨️ Research suggests the earlier people with #ms start treatment, the more MS damage and disability is prevented. But how early is early? That’s exactly the question our new AttackMS trial is trying to answer. We spoke to trial lead Professor Klaus Schmierer. mssociety.org.ukAttackMS: how early should we use highly effective DMTs?Research suggest the earlier people with MS start treatment, the more MS damage and disability is prevented. But how early is early? 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🔍 Number of people living with #multiplesclerosis in the UK 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026If you’ve just been diagnosed with MS, you might be struggling to adjust. We’re working with MS Together to help you make sense of an MS diagnosis. Join us for our webinar to learn more about the support available. 🧡 📆 Thursday 17 September ⏰ 6:30pm Find out more: mssoc.uk/4yD04tn 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Need support with PIP or welfare? Our MS Help Hub is here to help: www.mssociety.org.uk/living-with-ms…mssociety.org.ukMS and Personal Independence Payment (PIP)Many people with MS can claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – a benefit that can help cover the extra costs you may face if you need help doing everyday tasks or find it difficult to get around ... 010
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We welcome many of the draft recommendations from the Timms Review into PIP. We’re particularly glad to see emerging thinking on fluctuating symptoms, reducing unnecessary reassessments and making the process more supportive and person-centred. 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026🧠 Did you know your brain has an amazing ability to compensate for damage? Read Dr Scalfari brain-boosting tips: mssoc.uk/4gKCfJV 021
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026PIP should properly reflect the realities of living with MS. ✍️ Please sign and help make PIP fair for people with MS: campaigns.mssociety.org.uk/page/191…campaigns.mssociety.org.ukSign the petition to Fix PIP for people with MS.I've signed the petition to Fix PIP. People with MS shouldn't have to fight to access the support they're entitled to. Join me and sign today 023
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Applying for PIP? Our MS Benefits Advisers can offer free advice and support. 📧 helphub@mssociety.org.uk 📞 0808 800 8000 010
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026“I have MS – I was rejected for PIP because I could pick up my bag.” Sian’s experience, reported by @theipaper.com, shows how difficult it can be to have the impact of MS properly understood when applying for benefits. MS affects everyone differently, and symptoms can change from day to day. 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026We usually think of MS as something adults get. But children and teenagers can develop it too. In fact, as many as 1 in 10 people with MS first notice symptoms before they turn 16. Childhood MS can be hard to diagnose. But we're here to help. Learn more: mssoc.uk/4xA7mOa 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026(2/2) Dr Antonio Scalfari, Consultant Neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, explains how this reserve works and how you can protect it. Read Dr Scalfari’s tips: mssoc.uk/4hp8VJLmssoc.ukWhat is brain reserve and why does it matter?Our brains have an amazing natural ability to compensate for damage. We asked Dr Antonio Scalfari, Consultant Neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare Trust to tell us more about how this works and ... 021
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026(1/2) 🧠 Did you know your brain has an amazing ability to compensate for damage? This ability is what we call the brain’s "reserve capacity". 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Our MS Help Hub is closed today for the bank holiday, reopening at 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September. If you need to speak to someone about a medical matter today, please call NHS 111 if you're in England, Scotland or Wales, or contact your local GP service in Northern Ireland. 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Ever heard of ‘ataxia’ and MS? You might come across the word ‘ataxia’ used instead of, or as well as tremor. Ataxia is when muscles aren’t coordinated. It can lead to different MS symptoms including problems with balance, coordination and sometimes tremor. More info ℹ️ 👇mssoc.ukMS tremorsTremors can be a symptom of MS - a trembling or shaking movement you can’t control. This could appear as shaking hands, or tremors in other parts of the body. Some kinds of MS tremors can be called ‘a... 020
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026We usually think of MS as something adults get. But children and teenagers can develop it too. In fact, as many as 1 in 10 people with MS first notice symptoms before they turn 16. Childhood MS can be hard to diagnose. We're here to help. Learn more: mssoc.uk/4zDB9Hn 020
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 29/08/2026"How are you?” A question that's not always straightforward to answer when you’ve got MS. Craig lives with MS and has found new ways to answer the question. ➡️ mssoc.uk/4wVj8lhmssoc.uk"I'm not fine"Community blogger Craig Watson explores ways a person with MS might respond to the common question: How are you? 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Is it anxiety, or is it MS tingling? Anxiety and MS can both cause tingling or pins and needles sensations. It’s not always easy to tell the difference. We asked our MS nurses to explain the difference and how to treat and manage both. Read more ⬇️ mssoc.uk/3Spw5pj mssociety.org.ukHave I got anxiety or MS tingling?Anxiety and multiple sclerosis can both cause tingling sensations. Our MS specialist nurses explain the differences and how to treat and manage both. 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026'Brain fog' is real. Between 4 and 7 in every 10 people with MS notice some changes in memory or thinking, like losing a word or losing the thread. For most it's mild to moderate, and support can help. More on memory and thinking with MS: mssoc.uk/4gmor8s 010
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026If #MultipleSclerosis affects you or someone close to you, we're here to help! Contact our MS Help Hub: 📧 helphub@mssociety.org.uk 📞 0808 800 8000 Find info and support: 🌐 mssociety.org.uk Join our forum: 💬 forum.mssociety.org.uk This channel is monitored Mo – Fr, 9am – 5pm. 000
MS Society UK @mssocietyuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Hello Bluesky! 👋 We’ve seen conversations about #MultipleSclerosis – and we thought we’d join in! We’re the MS Society. If MS affects you or someone close to you – we're here to help. Expect the latest MS research news and anything and everything MS. 040